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Small Home of the Year 2023: Bird/Seed House
This small but perfectly formed home for two is shaped by Waiheke Island’s flora and fauna.
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The award-winning Bird/Seed House on Waiheke Island, by architect Vaughn McQuarrie, is inspired by a pohutukawa seed pod and a bird in flight. Its unique design features a winged roof with four apexes, creating a dramatic form.
The 150m² home showcases reclaimed brick and intricate cedar ceilings. It operates completely off-grid with solar power and rainwater harvesting. The owners cherish living in a "work of art" that is both beautiful and highly efficient.
The Living Area.
The folding roof form creates a sense of the house taking off from its site.
The highly efficient woodburner is the home's only heatsource.
Reclaimed brick provides the anchoring element, running throughout the house.
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